As the 10th anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis looms large, the veteran Asia banker sees opportunity for profit in the emerging markets crash and is planning to expand in 'sexy' private markets.

COO NiQ Lai tells FinanceAsia how GIC-backed HKBN is more ready than ever to take on PCCW’s HKT after finally bagging WTT. Investors’ will focus on the delivery of promised synergies and fierce competition in the sector.

China’s largest diary producer Yili Group is planning to buy a stake in a Hong Kong-listed rival for around $680 million, doubling down on a high-growth sector that has been beset by multiple scandals.

Huaneng Power International, a Hong Kong-listed power producer, has become the latest company to buy assets from its parents. But investors are starting to fear that Chinese asset injections may be mispriced.